Official DVSA Guide to Riding - the essential skills e-bog

Riding a motorcycle can be an enjoyable and exhilarating experience, as well as an economical way of getting about. But the volume of traffic on the roads and the challenges that we as riders face mean, more than ever, that you must take responsibility for your safety. Whether you're an experienced motorcyclist or a new rider, you'll realise that safe riding requires skill in handling your machine and the ability to 'read' the road. Good observation and anticipation are essential to safe riding. This book is a step-by-step guide to motorcycling. It covers everything, from choosing your machine and the correct protective clothing to defensive riding and the importance of proper training. It's an essential reference book for all motorcyclists, however experienced - and for trainers too. Read it carefully and put the advice it gives into practice. Make sure that your aim is a lifetime of safe riding.